Testimonials
“Kazuko served as a fulltime yoga instructor at our holistic health center, 'Ohana Health,LLC up until the day of the Camp Fire which destroyed our hamlet of Paradise, CA. I was so grateful to have Kaz. She was helping to create the kind of yoga studio we always envisioned for 'Ohana Yoga during the 5 years we operated. She was committed and happy to help. She was our lead instructor and led by example.
Kaz's humble spirit, professionalism, and heartfelt attention to her students and 'Ohana Yoga was felt by everyone. I enjoyed taking her classes. She brought all of herself to every class and every student, including her sense of humor and essential oil foot rubs at the end of the class...honoring everyone's path in a deep and real way.
She is a gift to whomever she meets.”
- Anne Weaver (Owner of 'Ohana Health)
“Kaz was my yoga instructor in Paradise before the Camp Fire took our yoga studio (and most of our town). Her skill as both example and teacher were evident, as well as her gentle nature and quiet strength... I also always appreciated her inspiring meditation readings (and the foot rubs!)”
- Ginny Brown (from Paradise, CA)
“Kaz has a very kind and respectful teaching manner. Our clients enjoy her Chair Yoga class and look forward to her coming every week.”
- Anne Lee Johnson (RN Nurse Coordinator at Yolo Adult Day Health Center)
“Kaz has customized classes for my fitness level and unique needs. My quality of life has improved greatly thanks to her. She is patient, kind and wise! I am so thankful for all the knowledge and experience she has shared with me. I can’t wait for our next class!”
- Lina Castro (from Sacramento, CA)
“かず先生はヨガの一つひとつの動きにどの筋肉をどんな風に使うのかを抜群にわかりやすく教えてくださるので、ヨガ初心者の自分も諦めずに楽しく続けられています！
クラスの中で先生が挟んでくれるショートストーリーも大好きで、その時々の自分のマインドに響いています。週に一回、メンタルもフィジカルもリフレッシュできる機会をいただいている、そんな感じで生活の一部になっています。”
- 長井 聡子さん（日本 東京在住）
“カズさんのオンラインヨガクラスをパンデミックが始まった頃から始め、ここまでポジティブにパンデミックを乗り切ってこれたのも、ヨガクラスを通して体がリフレッシュし、また精神も落ち着かせることが出来、カズさんのクラスのおかげだと思います。カズさんは毎回要望を聞いてくれ、新しいことを取り入れてくれるので毎週のヨガクラスがとても楽しみです！“
- 佐藤 典子さん（カリフォルニア在住）
“Yogaには興味があったものの、体が硬い自分には向かないと思っていました。でも和子先生のオンライン・レッスンは指示も的確で分かりやすく、取り組みやすく、心と体の両方のケアにつながっていることが実感でき、続いています。思ったより筋肉を使うし、和子先生の癒し効果抜群の声がけもあり、リラックス効果も高く、とってもおすすめです！“
- 藻谷 ようこさん（カリフォルニア デイビス在住）
“かずさんのヨガは、私の心のヨガでもあります。いつも何かの気づきを与えてもらっています。“
- 村田 ちかさん（カリフォニア デイビス在住）
“Kaz’s classes are something that I look forward to every time because it helps to ground me for the rest of my day. To be honest I didn’t like yoga before I started taking her classes because I never could get myself to meditate - I always felt that it was pointless.
But the way that Kaz teaches and guides us is different. She teaches with her heart so we follow with our hearts as well, and now I am truly able to meditate and appreciate being in the moment. Kaz’s classes are also the perfect balance between mindfulness and a good workout! I appreciate the effort she puts into each class and the different mantras and stories she shares. I am so grateful to have found her and her classes. They have really helped me in many ways.“
- Elissa Michelle (from Davis, CA)
“Each class, Kaz’s obvious passion for Yoga and it’s instruction, guided by kindness, and accompanied by stories of self-reflection and personal growth, leave me feeling lighter, more attuned to my body, and ready to greet the world with more compassion and a sense a peace.“
- Mitchell Heller (from Davis, CA)
“I was lucky enough to be invited to Kaz’s class last April, and as someone new to yoga I don’t think I could’ve asked for a more welcoming experience.
Her expertise is more than apparent in the way she adapts to each of her student’s needs on the spot. The strength, flexibility, peace of mind, and positive addition to my daily routine can’t be overstated. I feel confident saying it’s the best lifestyle change I’ve made in the last decade and recommend checking out her class to people every chance I get.“
- Jordan Oler (from Davis, CA)
“Kaz provides a fun and challenging class with plenty of variety. She exemplifies the results of good, strong and consistent yoga practice. I appreciate her being available to teach at the fitness center and look forward to her classes:)“
- Loshandra Ostrava (from Davis, CA)
“Quiero compartir mi experiencia llevando clases de Kaz. Gracias a esta práctica logré estirarme y volverme más flexible. También logré ser más llena de vida y de amor. A través de esta clase descubrí una conexión profunda conmigo misma. Estoy convencida de que estas clases de Kaz están llenas de energía positiva y son inspiración.“
- Ivannia Delgado Montes (from Costa Rica)
“Kaz has the gift of developing asana series which are creative yet safe, well paced, and allow for individuated levels of effort and ease. Her compassionate nature emanates through her daily dedications, resulting in a multi-level experience for all. Practicing with Kaz is an integral part of my journey.“
- Anonymous (from Davis, CA)
“I look forward to starting my day with Kaz. Her yoga class is welcoming to all skill levels and she has a genuine way of connecting with each of us individually. In her gentle way, Kaz embodies yoga as a physical, spiritual, and philosophical practice. I am grateful to Kaz for her unique serenity, grace, wisdom and humility that infuses each class.
I love how she sets an intention or shares a thought for the day that always feels so apt and starts my day on the right note.
Thank you, Kaz.
Namaste.“
- Poonam Sachdev (from Davis, CA)
“I first tried Kaz’s yoga class over a year ago and have been regularly practicing once or twice a week since then. Before that I never stuck with yoga beyond a few weeks here and there. I appreciate the thought and preparation that Kaz puts into each class and that she always offers a mantra and shares how it relates to her own life. Thank you Kaz!!“
- Julia Munsch (from Davis, CA)
"Conheci a Yoga pelas aulas da professora Kazuko, me encantei pelos benefícios físicos e emocionais que a prática me proporcionou. Mas pra além disso Kazuko se tornou uma amiga querida, que com sua doçura me apresentou um universo totalmente novo através das reflexões que trazia nas aulas. Recomendo a todos!!"
- Alessandra Queiroz Fernandes (from Brazil)